Monday, January 7, 2013

Today in History - January 7, 1789 - The First U.S. Presidential Election Takes Place

The First U.S. Presidential Election Takes Place - January 7, 1789

    This day, in the History of the United States, the first presidential election took place in 1789. The only people who were allowed to vote though, were white males who owned property. The voters cast their ballots for the first time, in order to choose state electors. The electors are the actual ones who vote for the president.
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Source: History.com-First US Presidential Election

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